Goodfellows, a Spartanburg tradition, has received more than $8K to aid residents

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Published: Monday, November 26, 2012 at 11:48 p.m.

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Goodfellows, a tradition begun by the Herald-Journal in 1947 and continued with the help of a generous community, has touched the lives of tens of thousands of people since its first effort to put food on the tables of families struggling to make ends meet. Many families are financially strapped, some without jobs and others with government assistance that often falls short of providing all of their needs, including life's greatest necessity — food. Their stories of misfortune have touched the hearts of the Spartanburg community, and with continued support, Goodfellows again will help hundreds of families during the upcoming holidays.

The warmth the Goodfellows mission brings to these hurting families would be missed by many if not for gifts from the heart — gifts that come from all walks of life, including many caring individuals, churches, businesses and civic groups.

It is Goodfellows' goal during the current campaign to again bring holiday cheer to 1,600 families by providing a week's worth of groceries for their tables at Christmastime.

If you would like to join in this community effort, send a tax-deductible donation to Goodfellows, P.O. Box 6237, Spartanburg, 29304.

Donations also may be made online at www.GoUpstate.com/Goodfellows as well as at the Herald-Journal's office at 189 W. Main St.

<p>Goodfellows, a tradition begun by the Herald-Journal in 1947 and continued with the help of a generous community, has touched the lives of tens of thousands of people since its first effort to put food on the tables of families struggling to make ends meet. Many families are financially strapped, some without jobs and others with government assistance that often falls short of providing all of their needs, including life's greatest necessity — food. Their stories of misfortune have touched the hearts of the Spartanburg community, and with continued support, Goodfellows again will help hundreds of families during the upcoming holidays.</p><p>The warmth the Goodfellows mission brings to these hurting families would be missed by many if not for gifts from the heart — gifts that come from all walks of life, including many caring individuals, churches, businesses and civic groups.</p><p>It is Goodfellows' goal during the current campaign to again bring holiday cheer to 1,600 families by providing a week's worth of groceries for their tables at Christmastime.</p><p>If you would like to join in this community effort, send a tax-deductible donation to Goodfellows, P.O. Box 6237, Spartanburg, 29304. </p><p>Donations also may be made online at www.GoUpstate.com/Goodfellows as well as at the Herald-Journal's office at 189 W. Main St.</p><h3>Here are the latest contributors:</h3>
<p>Ed Lully, in honor of our grandchildren, Josh, Caleb, Carolina and Samuel — $100</p><p>Richard Combes — $25</p><p>Mary-Lu Elias, in honor of my parents, Albert and Mary Lucille Bonte — $50</p><p>Patrick Wise — $100</p><p>Gail and Rocco Lionetti — $50</p><p>Steve and Joyce Hiott, in memory of our parents, Alton Teal, and Frank and Betty Hiott — $50</p><p>Steve and Joyce Hiott, in honor of our daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Jason Land — $50</p><p>Steve and Joyce Hiott, in honor of our granddaughter, Kelsey Land — $50</p><p>Landra and Emil Spieth — $50</p><p>Billy Stark — $200</p><p>Dr. and Mrs. William Bungarz — $25</p><p>Charles Paddock — $20</p><p>Total: $8,279</p>